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The Origin of “Tug-of-War”: A 17th-Century Legal Curiosity #1541677 (License: Personal Use)

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Historical cartoon depicting people in 17th-century attire engaged in a tug-of-war, with chickens nearby and text explaining the phrase's origin.

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This satirical cartoon by Guy & Rodd shows individuals in period clothing locked in a literal tug-of-war, referencing the obscure fact that in the late 1600s, rope was briefly recognized as legal tender in some English colonies. Two chickens wander nearby, adding to the absurdity, while the caption clarifies the etymological twist behind the modern phrase.
Used on educational or history-focused web pages explaining linguistic origins, idioms, or colonial-era curiosities; targets users searching for “tug-of-war origin,” “historical idioms,” or “funny historical facts.”
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